Broome lawmakers are considering entering a no-bid $843,000 contract for architectural and engineering services on its jail expansion project within LaBella Associations P.C.

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Broome County officials did not follow the competitive selection process required by county law before choosing a firm for a proposed $843,000 contract as part of a jail renovation project.

The Broome County Legislature is scheduled to vote at 5 p.m. Thursday on a resolution that would authorize the 25-month contract with Rochester-based LaBella Associates P.C. for architectural and engineering services as part of a planned $5.7 million renovation project to add a medical unit and expand housing within the Broome County Correctional Facility.